Mike Lin Haotian secured the boys U-17 beginners class title at the 2026 Clear Shot tournament, defeating Radjiman Didier 2-0 in the final at the Ring Sporthal, the Suriname Times reported. In the girls’ division, Natalie Nian An Wu claimed the championship via a walkover after her opponent was unable to contest the final match.
Haotian Outlasts Didier in Straight Sets for Boys Title
The boys’ final opened with a tightly contested first set as both players fought for every point. Haotian edged ahead in the closing exchanges to take the opener 15-11. He then established firmer control in the second set, pulling away to win 15-6 and secure the tournament championship. Didier finished in second place.
Takdari and Hewitt Take Bronze After Hard-Fought Semifinals
Christopher Takdari and Jeremy Hewitt both finished in third place after falling in the semifinal round. Takdari dropped his semifinal match to Haotian, recovering from a 15-10 first-set loss to take the second 15-3 before dropping the decisive third set 15-7. Hewitt faced Didier in his semifinal, losing in straight sets with identical scores of 15-12 and 15-13.
Wu Claims Girls Crown as Balak Settles for Runner-Up Finish
Natalie Nian An Wu claimed the girls’ U-17 title by walkover, leaving Kajal Balak to finish as the tournament runner-up. Celina Yau and Jade Lee shared third-place honors, taking home the bronze medals.
Balak earned her spot in the final through a three-set semifinal victory over Yau. After dropping the first set 6-15, Balak rebounded to win the second 15-13 and closed out the match with a 15-10 score in the third. Wu advanced to the final by defeating Lee in straight sets, taking the opening frame 15-7 before finishing the match 15-10.
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